Testimonies

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Bil'in demonstrators call for the end of the Siege of Gaza

01/01/2010

Residents of Bil’in gathered today after the noon prayers to demonstrate against the Israeli occupation and the Apartheid Wall on to commemorate the first anniversary of the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza. In addition, they celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement, Fatah.

TOGETHER WE CAN BREAK THE SIEGE OF GAZA ! 31/12/09 POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE WEST BANK

30/12/2009

The Popular Committees of the West Bank are calling for non-violent popular demonstrations through out the West Bank of Palestine on Thursday December 31st, 2009. This is the one-year anniversary of Israel’s Operation Cast Lead massacre on the people of Gaza, when 1400 people were killed and some 5000 were injured during the 22 day assault. These demonstrations are happening in solidarity with the marches in Gaza as well as numerous international actions.

Village Stormed and Two Boys Arrested

29/12/2009

At dawn today the Israeli occupation army raided the village of Bil’in. At 2am a military force composed of a number of military jeeps and approximately 50 soldiers on foot abducted Hamouda Imad Yassin (16) and Ibrahim Khalil Yassin (16).

Santa Claus and Fatah Central Committee member Abbas Zaki suffer from Tear Gas inhalation in Bil’in protest

25/12/2009

On Friday, December 25, 2009 villagers of Bil’in attempted to march to their land stolen by the Apartheid Wall. Representatives of the the Fatah Party, including central committee member Abass Zaki, joined the march. Demonstrators dressed as Santa Claus carried a Christmas tree decorated with tear gas canisters and percussion grenades that were used by the military against the demonstrations.

Together, We Will Break The Siege of Gaza!

24/12/2009

International Call to Action from the Bilin Popular Committee
Egypt has announced that the Rafah border into Gaza will be closed over the coming weeks to the 1,300 international delegates attempting to march in solidarity with the people of occupied Palestine. A historic march will still take place on the anniversary of Israel’s horrific Cast Lead massacre that killed over 1,400 people one year ago. The powerful and diverse collaboration of international support must now choose its response to this horrific injustice. Will you stand waiting permission at the gates of Gaza?